To: goldstategop; hellinahandcart; hosepipe; Carry_Okie; Noumenon; Jeff Head; Issaquahking; ...
You see, tyrants and dictators always believe they will be benevolent – that they would do the right thing in all circumstances. Few people run for office or seek power believing they cannot be trusted. They almost all trust themselves. This should be stated over and over and over and over...
34 posted on
09/12/2006 5:11:00 AM PDT by
sauropod
(Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys." PJO)
To: sauropod; mommadooo3; countrydummy
"You see, tyrants and dictators always believe they will be benevolent – that they would do the right thing in all circumstances. Few people run for office or seek power believing they cannot be trusted. They almost all trust themselves." Not to mention punishing those who prepare.
Thanks always, 'pod. I hope all is going well for you and yours. What Darby anniv. are we at?
178 posted on
09/15/2006 7:06:44 AM PDT by
cyn
(Sauuuuurooopooooddd!)
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